Galacticized
Oh wow, here I am again, on a bit of a threshhold I guess...Its getting on in the semester and unlike last, where I at least did a little work, this semester I've done next to nothing. I think its something that plagues me and a lot of other people in this half of the school year--the effect of winter-blah. In the winter blah, pretty much everything other than school and school-related activities (class, homework, and the like) become pretty much procrastinated against as best as anyone is cabable of giving up. In my case, I've been able to master this skill almost too well, and still manage to get by. I'd be amazed how I'd do if I actually gave something my all--I'd have a 4.0 to be sure at least...but that's not my point. My point of the moment, is that as procrastination is key, I'm only writing in this blog as one final procrastination step in a line of many to avoid writing my paper for my Anth 311 course. Its not a good thing really, and something I really need to break by the coming of the fall. I'm not saying I'll lose my procrastination entirely, nor that I'll manage to go to *all* of my classes consistently, but I hope to at least snap myself a little more into shape, educationally at least. The good thing is, is that after Saturday (see countdown #1), I'll be initiated into KKG and will have the resources there to fall back on to whip me back into shape both in education as well as a couple other areas of life. But anyway, I'll avoid making a generalizing paragraph that just rambles one subject into the next incessently and try to move on a bit.
Last week, Jon came up to visit from D.C.. Coincidentally, however, that's also the week that everyone in Waterloo seemed to catch cold--I blame Tim for bringing it down from TBay ;)...But seriously, everyone got sick, and no one really knows how it happened all at once--so, with the exception of our going out to Phil's on the Saturday eve of his arrival, most of the time he was here was spent inside the house, quite regretably. Phils, for the most part, was a really good night, however. We ran into my fellow-pledge Jenny H. while we were there, who happened to be having a bit of a rough night. I danced a little with her, and Ian bought her a drink in an attempt to make the evening a little better. I think we helped, at least a little, so that's good. Jenny and I get along rather well, it seems and she seems to have taken quite a liking to me out of the lot, which is also nice and generally reciprocated :). Anyway, I also managed to miraculously get a dance out of Ian too, which was a nice change from the 'never dancing' motif he usually wears :P. I think the alchohol probably helped that little transition, but whatever it was, it was an entertaining addition to our evening. From there the 3 of us came back to my place after a stop at Mels. Once we were back at my place, a little more hanging out occured, before the 3 of us ended up going to bed.
Jon and I did manage to get out to KKG's Decadence event, which was basically a cheesecake/dessert fundraiser for a breast cancer center. It was a really good time, not to mention the awsome goodies that were there, but I guess things weren't as good for Jon, since he really didn't know anybody, so it was understandible. The following evening, under the advise of Ian, the four of us (now include Dee to the mix) went to Kick-offs and proceeded to have a good time together, which turned out to be the last time Ian saw Jon before he left. It also happens to be the first night I tried Tequilla...Not too bad of stuff I guess, although there wasn't much left to my lemon afterwards lol. The funny part is, is that on the Saturday I had tried Tequilla Rose for the first time...GG Tequilla week. So we left Kick-offs and made our way back to our place, pretty much tanked (Dee and I reluctantly a little more sober than the boys). Inside, an attempt at the Battlestar Galactica mini-series was attempted (see later paragraph), but ultimately Dee and Jon decided it wasn't there deal and nodded off to bed. Ian was close to as well, but awoke at the promise of good times with Battlestar main-series, so woke up a bit more to watch an episode or two before we crashed as well. Anyway, the following day was St. Paddy's, and I was looking forward to poking my nose into Bomber as its supposed to be an amazing get-together, starting at 11am straight through to a 2am close. Originally were going to get up on time and be there for 11 with a few of the Kappa gals, but it didn't work out that way. Ian and I slept through my alarm and ended up getting up past deadline. He stayed a short while before going off to attempt classes and work before the evening which he was hoping to keep low-key ((lol never is that easy eh?)). I proceeded to get ready and tried to get Jon up, but he was feeling the effects of the night before (haha) so our day was delayed quite a bit. Eventually we managed to make it to the Bomber around 2:30 but left closer to 5 or 6 as it wasn't really Jon's gig. So far over the past week, nothing I suggested seemed to grab his attentions the way I'd wanted them too. Turns out I don't host well, at least not for Jon. Anyway, we instead went to see V for Vendetta which was actually an AMAZING movie, which I am in attempts to see again soon. From there, it was back to my place, and onto a vegging night, early brunch with my Aunt and family the following morning before a vegging day and his departure at 4am on Sunday morning (go go airways transit).
Sunday was a pretty slow day for the most part. Ian and I had made plans to see Vendetta that night, after my KKG meeting, in addition to a promised dinner, due to events from the previous days I'm not about to bother going into. Anyway, the meeting was kinda...blah as it didn't really get going until the calender for the next coming year had been set and things finally got underway. We didn't get out of there until 9ish, and having not heard from Ian I figured the night was unexpectedly cancelled--not exactly giving me the best of moods. However, when I got home, I got a phone call from him and discovered the miscommunication that had transpired, not to mention the fact that he had been trying to get ahold of my cell for a while (a. note to self: get voicemail, b. note to self: the SLC has terrible cell service in the center rooms). Anyway, I took a cab to meet up with him were we treked up to Galaxy, hopefull for the amazing movie to come, especially after I, in addition to some of his friends, had hyped it up for him. With no real time for dinner, we just grabbed movie food, passing the dinner off for another yet-to-be-decided date. Our tickets paid for, we found comfy seats and waited for the movie, that would not come. It seemed that there was an issue with the projector's sound or something of the like, and as a result they wouldn't be able to show the movie. Bugger. Odd to think that a 10:30 showing wouldn't be able to yeild an empty theatre somewhere else that they could have moved the reels to. Oh well. Everyone was given 2 courtesy passes and we were sent, begrudgedly on our way. So instead, provided everything else works out, we'll be seeing it Wednesday, and if not then..I don't know, perhaps to the weekend. Regardless, we went from Galaxy to Kick-offs to visit Matt, only to find he wasn't working that night. Bummer. The night wasn't really going so well to plan. There wasn't much time for us to stay either, as the guy who was working the bar knew neither of us, sadly, and was closing within the half-hour. So, we grabbed a drink a piece and headed to my place to finish off the remaining rum I had left over from Jon's visit, and to watch Battlestar.
Much to his excitedness, we finally got through the mini-series prequil of sorts to the main Battlestar series last night (pretty much due to our mostly-sobriety). Not feeling the touch of fatigue, we also got through a couple episodes of the series itself too, leaving 2.5 more for me to watch and procrastinate with this afternoon. Regardless we finally decided to sleep at around 4:30/5ish, which happened to yield odd physical reactions on my part. I suddenly got the chills and had a really weird pain in my chest. Its hard to explain, but think of hunger, now place it a little higher and make it more of a pain, than an annoyance, and thats kinda the 'empty' pain I had. I dono, something funny was in the air last night, something I can't really place my finger on, but I guess that's just the nature of some days. Regardless, after some water and comforting on Ian's part, I was able to doze off a little. I feel kinda bad though, since due to my chills I OD'd the room with heat which kinda prevented him from sleeping, but, at the same time, having him around helped me relax enough to ignore the pain in my chest and ultimately pass out...hopefully that's enough to justify my over-heating of the room ((I woke up and was boiling...go figure)). Anyway, he left in the morning, leaving me to my day of procrastination where I sit now, so I'll move on to the couple other things I still kinda want to say, now that the rundown of the past few days is overwith.
7 Day countdown: The 7 day countdown mentioned in the blog picture is that of the release date of Kingdom Hearts II not much else other than that really to say, save for the fact that I'll probably turn MIA for a bit :P. Although, it works for me. I've been waiting for this title for a hella long time so its nice to realize that D-Day is almost here.
5 Day countdown--aka Initiation Day: My other countdown is to that of my KKG initiation. This whole week is actually devoted to the upcoming initiation date, but its that date I'm more iffy about. This week is called Inspiration Week for the group and is supposed to be that final step towards sisterhood. Wednesday is our 'Quiet Night" which it doesn't look like I"ll be able to attend, due to work, although I may make it for the last hour or so. I'm kinda sad I'm missing it though, as I haven't missed many events, nor have I missed any meetings, I'm a little too devoted at times lol. What I understand it to be is a night where everyone does a bit of a show and tell about something they choose to bring in and talk about. We'll see if I can make it to it or not.
Friday is the day of more importance, which I was originally supposed to have off work, and ended up having a bit of an issue with. It was originally settled, but now seems to be an issue again--hopefully it can be taken care of, as I really don't want to miss Fireside. Fireside is kinda like a pre-initiation event that I believe is supposed to be like a purification ritual before the actual act of initiation. If all goes well I"ll be there for the entire thing, but if not, I'll just have to join the rest of the pledges at the new member sleep-over that takes place afterwards. Pretty much from 7pm through to the following night, is all Kappa stuff.
Saturday morning we have to be up for 8am and our initiation ceremony. That's funny. Me...up before 10am? Yeah ok....especially since most of us will probably spend the night talking and staying up--funny how time goes. Either way, I'll be up, even if I'm half dead, and be off to initiation. I'm kinda nervous about what I'm getting myself into. As much as I love the girls I'm pledging lifelong commitment to, and the sisterhood and support I'm getting from it, everything still seems a little overwhelming and I hope that I'm doing the right thing. So far, from most people I talk to, it seems like I am, so if any of you are wrong, I know where you live! :P, Just kidding, but still, its a big step, and I just hope that I'm strong enough to go through with it all.
Anyway, after the mysteries of Initiation are over and done with, comes the clear afternoon and ultimately Sapphire Ball. Sapphire ball is the annual event held by Kappa that is a formal dance thingy of sorts. Somehow I manaqed to wrangle Ian into going with me, so I have our tickets pinned to my bullietin board as I type. I'm excited for that, but at the same time, my mind is more concerned about getting through the initiation ceremony lol--I know they say its not embarrasing or anything of the like, but anything that you don't understand or know about in advance, is easy to make one nervous. What I think is funniest about Saturday is that I may end up treking to the Waterloo Inn sporting a formal dress, on the bus. That'll be a sight to see, especially if its more than just me on the same bus. A few of the pledges and I have made tentative plans to get ready at Caitlin's house ahead of time, so if we manage to all go together on the bus, it'll be interesting. Certainly, we'll get attention lol. I've also requested a bunch of songs from the DJ on the site we were given, so hopefully I'll at least get Summer of 69, man do I love that song. For emphasis we're supposed to request again at the ball itself, so I very well may have to, but knowing me, I'll forget lol.
Here's to a new step in my life and to lifelong sisterhood and connection to these amazing girls (despite my nervousness :P)
Battlestar Galactica: In the wake of not having anymore Firefly, and at the suggestion of a few fellow geeks, Ian has developed our latest show obsession...that of Batttlestar Galactica (as I"m sure you've well noticed). One of the perks of this show is that...*gasp* its still being made! Both of us have already gone through the torrented first season and mini series, and am now waiting on the 2nd season to be fully downloaded to my computer (it takes a loooooong time). This show has so many of the same elements of Firefly, not to mention its own addictive qualities that adds itself onto the list of one of my favourite shows of all time, and it only seems to get better. Storylines twist together so well, graphics, characters and storylines themselves are all very amazingly well done--and I can only agonize to wait for more. Its kinda hard to follow at first, what with so many 'main'-ish characters, but it envelops you so quickly and whisks you away to a universe that has you constantly analyzing the philosophy and theology of it, not to mention the big question of this society/culture's relation to our own--Oh, and also too, as to what the odd origin of octagonal paper is :P. Regardless, its definately a new addiction that has me harnessed. Can't say too much without giving it away, so just torrent it and watch it or ask me to get you hooked--I've got the power :P
Digg.com/Diggnation: Oh digg, what can I say about you? Your best bet is to just check it out on your own and discover the amazing stories that can be found on the net. If you obsess over Collegehumor's hotlinks or any tidbits of information you can soak up on the net, this site's for you--not to mention you can digg stuff yourself and may even get mentioned on their podcast diggnation, which is the real addiction of this paragraph. Diggnation, features Alex Albrecht and Keven Rose, creators of Digg. Together they're a hilarious team that tells the main stories of the week to swigs of liquor in a variety of places and attitudes. I love the show, and is probably my favourite podcast so far (another addiction of mine now...podcasts). If you want to try it out, and watch them (there are audio and video casts available, but the video ones are the best if you can handle the bandwith)...start with episode #22 as its the highlights of everything before and'll give you a good idea about the hilarity that they can be--not to mention get you quick caught up for all those episodes :P.
I think that's all from me for now...Yeah I know I don't post enough, but I get busy and even procrastinate agasint the things I procrasitnate with...its a messed world. I blame KKG, my friends, battlestar, diggnation and the liquor associated with all of the above (save for KKG lol) that help use up my time. <3 to you all--till next time.